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Kings' draft picks: Where are they now?

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to make a selection in Thursday's NBA draft, we take a look back at a decade of picks made by the team.

2013 NBA draft: With the seventh pick, the Kings selected Ben McLemore. Some NBA observers had him going as high as No. 1. In the second round, the Kings drafted Ray McCallum.Where is he now: Both remain with the team and could play a role in the future of the team. McLemore slipped into the starting line-up, becoming the team's primary shooting guard. McCallum showed flashes of good basketball on both ends of the floor.

2012 NBA draft: With the fifth pick, the Kings selected Thomas Robinson. He was widely considered a high lottery pick, some observers even said he was the second-best talent in the class. Where is he now: The Kings traded him midway through his rookie season after a lackluster start. He went to Houston, played limited time, and failed to get on the hardwood during the playoffs. He then made his way to Portland, where he got minutes during last season's playoffs.

2011 NBA draft: With the 10th pick, the Kings got Jimmer Fredette, a long-distance specialist. Technically, the Kings drafted No. 7 for Bismack Biyombo, but traded him for Fredette. In the second round, Kings nabbed Tyler Honeycutt.Where is he now: Fredette did not enjoy consistent playing time with the Kings. His long-range jumper did not pan out as some had envisioned, but he showed spurts of creating off the dribble and hitting quick shots. He was waived by the Kings, before signing a limited contract with the Bulls. He didn't got much time there, either. Honeycutt saw limited time before being traded to and waived by the Houston Rockets.

2010 NBA draft: With the fifth pick, the Kings selected DeMarcus Cousins. His basketball skills coming out of Kentucky were undisputed, but his demeanor raised several red flags.Where is he now: While his maturity level and demeanor continue to befuddle fans and coaches, Cousins' potential and performance provoked new Kings general manager Pete D'Alessandro and majority owner Vivek Ranadive to crown him as the cornerstone of the franchise. He inked a four-year deal.

2010 NBA draft: With the third pick in the second round, the Kings thought they had a steal by selecting Hassan Whiteside out of Marshall. Kings hoped he'd develop into a shot-blocking and defensive machine.Where is he now: After just 19 games of playing time and stints with the developmental team and two summer leagues, Whiteside was waived in the summer of 2012 to make way for Aaron Brooks. After joining the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, he joined the Amchit Club in Lebanon. He was later released.

2009 NBA draft: With the fourth pick, the Kings selected Tyreke Evans, who would become the NBA's top rookie.Where is he now: In his first season, Evans electrified Kings fans with his ability to score and carry the team. He reached a milestone only three other players (Jordan, LeBron and Oscar Robertson) had done before by averaging at least 20 points, five rebounds and assists in a rookie season. Through four seasons, Evans' star status faded to some degree due to injuries, high expectations and his switch from guard to the wing. Evans was extended a qualifying offer, but the team did not match an offer by the New Orleans Pelicans.

2009 NBA draft: With the 23rd pick, the Kings selected Omri Casspi, the first Isreali-born player selected in the first round. The Kings also drafted and traded Jeff Pendergraph (Jeff Ayres) for Jon Brockman. Where is he now: Following a promising rookie season, Casspi fell out of order. With a logjam at the three-spot, Casspi and a 2012 first-round draft pick were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forward/center J.J. Hickson. Casspi landed with the Rockets. Ayres is on the NBA champion Spurs.

2008 NBA draft: With the 12th pick, the Kings selected Jason Thompson out of Rider.Where is he now: Thompson is the longest-tenured King and earned a five-year deal to remain with the team. Thompson has proven to be a consistent, hard-working big man who has found his stride rebounding and hitting the open mid-range jumper.

2007 NBA draft: With the 10th pick, the Kings selected Spencer Hawes.Where is he now: In his second season, Hawes appeared to be the long-term answer following the departure of Brad Miller. But in 2010, the Kings had other plans for the middle when they traded him along with Andres Nocioni to the Philadelphia 76ers for Samuel Dalembert. Hawes played productive seasons with the Sixers before being traded to the Cavs. But, he has disappointed Kings fans for his ardent support of the NBA returning to Seattle.

2006 NBA draft: With the 19th pick, the Kings selected Quincy Douby.Where is he now: Evoking phrases like "I Dou-believe," Quincy Douby quickly made many Kings fans into non-believers. Between 2006 and 2011, Douby only played in 22 NBA games with the Kings and Toronto Raptors. He was a member of the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, setting a record by putting up 75 points. He most recently played for a Turkish team.

2005 NBA draft: With the 23rd pick, the Kings selected Francisco Garcia.Where is he now: Garcia quickly became a popular figure with his teammates and Kings fans. Garcia spent nearly eight seasons with the team, proving to be a versatile piece for his ability to handle the ball and play inspired defense. He was traded to Houston, where he's played in some critical minutes.

2004 NBA draft: With the 26th pick, the Kings selected Kevin Martin.Where is he now: It took some time, but Kevin Martin opened eyes with his scoring ability. His trademark has become his unconventional but golden release from behind the arc. During the team's transition period during its last playoff appearance, Martin made fans into believers when he hit a game-winning layup against the San Antonio Spurs. At his peak, Martin nearly averaged 25 points per game for the Kings. He was later traded, and has played with Houston, Oklahoma City and Minnesota.

The Kings did not make a selection in 2003.

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